Sans Other Obbe 2 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, arcade, assertive, mechanical, impact, modularity, retro-tech, blocky, angular, square counters, stencil-like, compact.
A compact, heavy, block-built sans with squared-off curves, flat terminals, and a strongly rectilinear construction. Strokes are uniform and rigid, with frequent right-angle joints and chamfered corners that give the outlines a cut, machined feel. Counters are small and often square, producing dense word shapes and a tight internal rhythm; the lowercase maintains a high, boxy x-height with minimal contrast between bowls and stems. Overall spacing reads compact and efficient, emphasizing solid silhouette over delicate detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where strong silhouettes matter: bold headlines, poster titles, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage. It can also work for retro-tech or arcade-themed graphics, though the dense counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for long text.
The tone is utilitarian and punchy, leaning into an industrial, game-like aesthetic. Its hard geometry and dense texture evoke retro digital/arcade signage and mechanical labeling, projecting strength and directness rather than warmth or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and instant recognition through rigid geometry, compact spacing, and squared counters. Its construction prioritizes a strong, modular presence that reads as engineered and contemporary-retro in display contexts.
Diagonal forms (such as in K, V, W, X, and Y) are simplified into sturdy wedges, reinforcing the cut-block look. The numerals follow the same squared logic, creating a consistent, modular feel across letters and figures.